The Benchmark publication was developed to provide general counsel with an analysis of the best commercial litigators in the U.S.Its researchers conduct extensive face-to-face interviews over a year-long period in order to get the most accurate feedback about the market.According to Benchmark, local litigation stars are only those individuals who were recommended consistently as reputable and effective litigators by clients and peers during the research interviews.

"It is gratifying to be recognized by one’s peers, but I am particularly happy to see the generations of effective litigators who are rising through our firm and who continue to demonstrate the skills and values of this firm,” said Marmaduke, one of the founding partners of Tonkon Torp.